Pickup MusicReviews of pickupmusic.com

This course and offering has really made my jump into the guitar quite fun. I'm 48 years old and wanted something to keep my mind sharp. Very pleased with how this is challenging my memory and coordination. Pickup Music is perfect and Karl is a great teacher!

As someone who's spent years jumping between random YouTube tutorials and unstructured online lessons, discovering Pickup Music was a game-changer. What sets Pickup Music apart is how well-organized and intentional the content is. From the moment you log in, everything is clearly laid out—whether you're a total beginner or an advanced player, the platform guides you exactly where to start and what to focus on next. No more guesswork. The learning pathways are especially impressive. Each “Learning Path” is designed to build skills progressively, with clear goals and checkpoints. You’re not just learning random licks, you’re developing real technique, musicality, and understanding. Each lesson builds on the last, and you can actually feel your playing improve as you move through the material. The teachers are very good. They break down complex ideas into digestible pieces and give you both the “how” and the “why,” which makes a huge difference in retention and application. There’s also a great balance between theory, technique, and creative play. It’s not just drills—it’s fun, it’s musical, and it’s motivating. Whether you're looking to sharpen your chops, dive into new genres, or finally get serious about your playing, Pickup Music gives you a structured, inspiring path forward. Highly recommended. Michael F

if you are truly interested in learning how to play the guitar, justify purchasing a guitar or another guitar, then this series of lesson will do the trick. In all honesty, this is the best guitar course you can possibly find anywhere and I've tried many.

The pathway and grading is perfectly suited for my level. Great blend of practical and theoretical. Love this!

I never thought I would see myself playing blues but this program has me feeling more and more comfortable as I progress. A definite must if you want play blues or be a well rounded guitar player.

The feedback is great but the way Karl teaches is excellent. The structured pathways are perfect. With other learning styles from other apps I was not retaining songs or consistency. The way the lessons are structured and how we work on pretty much one song I am able to break down other songs and learn them as well as retaining them. I feel more confident as a beginner. I was using other apps for 9 months and I did learn but not in depth and detail. My only change - the ability to print tabs. I am looking forward to the app. I am hooked and will be staying with Pickup for a very long time.

I have been playing for a few years via you tube and could not really sit and play a song entirely. I started this program at the very beginning and for the first time was able to make a C Chord ring true. Played the Journey song without issue and have been consistently getting better at strumming. Im only at 3 now and feel waaay more confident, and am enjoying the ride.

I'm really liking getting into the strum patterns and keeping up with timing. Plus all chord and barre chord changes are challenging. And the songs are fun to learn. I feel my stumming is getting better and better as I progress (drive the bus!).